U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Thursday, a day after
minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting highlighted
concerns over the state of the global economy and as oil prices
hit their lowest since 2009.

Dow Jones industrial average futures were down 0.74
percent at 17,157, S&P 500 futures were down 0.74 percent
at 2,057.5 and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.72 percent
at 4,471.5.

** NETAPP INC, Wednesday close $29.78, +9.60 pct
premarket

The data storage equipment maker reported a
better-than-expected quarterly adjusted profit and revenue as
its focus on cloud-based storage products started to pay off.

** SEARS HOLDINGS CORP, Wednesday close
$29.78, +9.60 pct premarket

The department chain operator reported its first quarterly
profit in more than three years thanks to a one-off gain from
the sale of stores, but the struggling retailer's sales
continued to decline.
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